LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Councils 'struggling to cope' with complaints

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

A lack of resources is preventing local authorities from putting things right following complaint...

PEOPLE

Dudley chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

Dudley MBC chief executive Kevin O’Keefe has announced he is to retire.

FINANCE

LGPS reform could unlock £40bn of infrastructure investment

By William Eichler | 24 July 2024

Reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) could unlock £40bn of investment for infrast...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Old Bailey jury clears former chief of rape

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2024

Ex-Harrow LBC chief Michael Lockwood has been cleared of raping and molesting two 14-year-old gir...

PENSIONS

Pension schemes hit by legislation threat

By Emily Twinch | 23 July 2024

The Government has warned it could legislate to ensure Local Government Pensions Schemes (LGPS) a...

HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness pressures 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Councils face ‘unsustainable financial pressure’ due to record levels of homelessness, according ...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners warn of 'dire' finances

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Birmingham City Council’s finances have been described as ‘dire’ by commissioners as it grapples ...

PLANNING

Planning funding restoration needed to meet homes target

By Emily Twinch | 23 July 2024

Labour will have to return planning department funding back to 2010 levels to achieve its ambitio...

SKILLS

Skills England to bring together central and local government

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2024

A new body will provide strategic oversight of the post-16 skills system, bringing together centr...

FINANCE

Sector told to brace for spending cuts

By William Eichler | 22 July 2024

Local government could face annual spending cuts averaging 2.4% by 2029, with services expected t...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing